Soma

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients should be advised to contact their physician if
they experience any adverse reactions to SOMA.

Sedation

Patients should be advised that SOMA may cause drowsiness
and/or dizziness, and has been associated with motor vehicle accidents.
Patients should be advised to avoid taking SOMA before engaging in potentially
hazardous activities such as driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery [see
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Avoidance of Alcohol and Other CNS Depressants

Patients should be advised to avoid alcoholic beverages
while taking SOMA and to check with their doctor before taking other CNS
depressants such as benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants,
sedating antihistamines, or other sedatives [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

SOMA Should Only Be Used for Short-Term Treatment

Patients should be advised that treatment with SOMA
should be limited to acute use (up to two or three weeks) for the relief of
acute, musculoskeletal discomfort. In the post-marketing experience with SOMA,
cases of dependence, withdrawal, and abuse have been reported with prolonged
use. If the musculoskeletal symptoms still persist, patients should contact
their healthcare provider for further evaluation.

Last reviewed on RxList: 3/1/2013
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.